SVP Operations

RockBridge Search & Recruitment; Murrieta (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

RockBridge Search & Recruitment is seeking a Senior Vice President of Operations to lead the engine behind a growing bank's performance in Murrieta, California. This executive role focuses on aligning strategy with execution, strengthening operational efficiency, and delivering exceptional service while upholding robust risk management and regulatory standards.

You will partner with executive leadership across lending, compliance, technology, and finance to scale operations, drive process

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive banking operations leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of retail and commercial banking operations.
• Proven ability to lead large teams and transform processes.
• Deep understanding of banking regulations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute enterprise-wide operational strategies.
• Lead operational planning, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Drive efficiency, automation, and technology enhancements.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and risk management.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Operations leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Process improvement

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field

Advanced degree

Job description

Murrieta, California
$200,000 Base Salary + Executive-Level Incentives & Benefits

Lead the Engine Behind Exceptional Banking

Every successful bank has a visible front stage where relationships are built, loans are funded, and clients are served. Behind that stage is a powerful operational engine ensuring every process, system, and team functions with precision. We are seeking an accomplished Senior Vice President of Operations to lead that engine and elevate operational excellence across a growing financial institution.

This is an opportunity for a strategic banking leader who thrives on transforming complexity into efficiency, empowering teams, and building scalable operational frameworks that support long‑term growth. As SVP of Operations, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the organization while ensuring exceptional service delivery, regulatory compliance, and operational performance.

The Opportunity

The SVP of Operations serves as a key member of executive leadership, overseeing the daily operational functions of the bank while driving innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement. This role combines strategic vision with hands‑on leadership, ensuring operational infrastructure keeps pace with business growth and evolving customer expectations.

You will collaborate closely with executive leadership, lending teams, compliance, technology, finance, and branch operations to create a seamless banking experience while maintaining the highest standards of risk management and operational integrity.

What You'll Do

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute enterprise-wide operational strategies aligned with organizational goals.


• Partner with executive leadership to support growth initiatives, acquisitions, and expansion efforts.


• Lead operational planning, budgeting, and resource allocation activities.


• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, collaboration, and service excellence.

Operations Management

• Oversee deposit operations, loan operations, branch support, treasury operations, payment systems, and back‑office functions.


• Ensure operational workflows remain efficient, scalable, and customer‑centric.


• Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and technology enhancements.


• Drive operational performance metrics and service‑level objectives across departments.

Regulatory & Risk Oversight

• Maintain compliance with all applicable banking regulations, policies, and procedures.


• Partner with Compliance, Audit, and Risk Management teams to strengthen operational controls.


• Ensure operational readiness for audits, examinations, and regulatory reviews.


• Mitigate operational risk through proactive monitoring and process enhancements.

Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop high‑performing operational leaders and teams.


• Build succession plans and leadership development initiatives.


• Promote employee engagement, professional growth, and operational excellence throughout the organization.

Technology & Innovation

• Champion digital transformation initiatives and operational modernization efforts.


• Collaborate with technology teams to improve systems, workflows, and customer experience.


• Evaluate emerging technologies and implement solutions that improve efficiency and scalability.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field.


• Advanced degree preferred.


• 10+ years of progressive banking operations leadership experience.


• Strong knowledge of retail banking, commercial banking, deposit operations, loan servicing, treasury management, and operational risk management.


• Demonstrated success leading large operational teams and complex banking environments.


• Deep understanding of banking regulations, compliance requirements, and industry best practices.


• Proven experience driving process improvement and operational transformation initiatives.


• Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills.


• Strategic mindset with the ability to execute at a high level.

Why This Role Stands Out

This isn't simply an operations position. It's an executive leadership opportunity to shape the infrastructure that powers a successful financial institution. You'll influence strategy, lead talented teams, drive meaningful innovation, and help create a banking experience that clients and employees trust every day.

If you're a banking operations executive who combines vision with execution and leadership with accountability, this is your opportunity to leave a lasting impact while advancing your career at the highest levels of banking leadership.

Join a team where operational excellence isn't a department. It's a competitive advantage.